
The First Five Years
Wednesdays at 4:32 pm
"The First Five Years" is a weekly program presented by Maryland Family Network. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. "The First Five Years" highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life.

“The First Five Years” is made possible with major support from the M&T Charitable Foundation.
You can listen to an archive of past episodes of "The First Five Years" here.
Latest Episodes
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Diapers are too expensive in America but a necessity. Doug Lent tells us more.
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A new policy in New Mexico provides free child care for one year to those in need. Doug Lent tels us more.
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Doug Lent discusses the physiological impact of living in poverty to children.
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Doug Lent talks about this years successes involving children and childcare.
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Doug Lent talks about how women billionairs are supporting families with very young children.
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The Family Tree was recently awarded an almost quarter-million dollar grant by The Maryland Family Network.
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We can end child abuse and neglect. Doug Lent has more...
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Doug Lent talks about the wide base of support for the Maryland Family Leave Act.
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Doug Lent talks about possible language development issues due to the high use of masks during Covid.
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Doug Lent discusses the importance of vaccinations as masking policies begin to loosen.